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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.73 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.73 and 121.10 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.73 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.73 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.73 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 30,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846.98/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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